How much does a rotary drill operator make in Abilene?
$56,540a year
Median yearly pay for rotary drill operators in the Abilene, TX metro area. That is $27.18 an hour or $4,712 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.18
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 18
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,960Median: $56,540Highest 10%: $71,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,960 | $24.98 | |
| 25th | $56,160 | $27.00 | |
| Median | $56,540 | $27.18 | |
| 75th | $71,070 | $34.17 | |
| 90th | $71,070 | $34.17 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for rotary drill operators.
| Dallas, TX | $81,360 |
| Tyler, TX | $79,640 |
| Houston, TX | $79,450 |
| Midland, TX | $78,260 |
| San Antonio, TX | $63,310 |
| Odessa, TX | $59,560 |
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Salaries for every job in Abilene, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a rotary drill operator make an hour in Abilene?
The median hourly pay in the Abilene, TX metro area is $27.18 ($56,540 a year).
Do rotary drill operators make more in Abilene than the national average?
No: $56,540 against $67,890 nationally, 17% less.
How does Abilene compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $77,840, so Abilene pays 27% less.
Where does Abilene rank for rotary drill operator pay?
14 of 18 metro areas with data.
How much does a rotary drill operator make starting out in Abilene?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,070 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.